Soil cracks at the top of bank or wall

Cause

Tilting of retaining wall, pressure from soil or build up of water behind retaining wall due to blocked or no drainage

Repair

  • be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
  • ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
  • check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
  • remove any extra load from the top of the wall

Cause

Ground drying out, particularly with clay soils

Repair

  • be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
  • ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
  • check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
  • remove any extra load from the top of the wall

Cause

Developing slip following heavy rain

Repair

  • be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
  • ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
  • check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
  • remove any extra load from the top of the wall

Cause

Excavation or removal of support (on your or an adjacent property)

Repair

  • be prepared to evacuate if cracks get wider during heavy rain and pose a threat to your house
  • ask a chartered professional (geotechnical) engineer how to remedy
  • check that drainage slots at the base of the wall are clear
  • remove any extra load from the top of the wall